Nefertiti

WHAP EQs #3 This is when innovation occurred and new experiences allowed the empires to grow and flourish. New faiths appeared and new social lives developed as technology advanced. Monuments and temples were built to the gods as a place of worship and rituals. They changed it so the empires that they conquered had strict rules to prevent any uprisings or rebellions. This allowed for an easier time for leading, and conquering more land, and making laws because the conquered people did not dare…

People from all worldviews have tried to understand and display their ideas of the divine by means of art, philosophy, architecture, and literature. These mediums serve as outlets to express their beliefs concerning a higher power. Although they show variance and development as time progresses, each culture’s works connect to the ideas and techniques of the cultures preceding them. Each culture built upon the foundation laid before them in these regards. The Mesopotamians are the oldest known…

In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was the religious and political leader of the people. Pharaohs were the king or Queen of Egypt. Most pharaohs were men but some well-known pharaohs, such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra, were women. The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh. He was the head of the government and high priest of every temple. The people of Egypt considered the pharaoh to be a half-man, half-god. The Pharaoh owned all of Egypt. The pharaoh held the title ‘Lord of the Two…

The Role of Women in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and most preeminent countries in the world with a cohesive, phenomenal culture that was based upon the tenet of unity. However, solely remaining as the first unified, long-lasting country was an achievement that was instigated by the roles of the people and leaders of ancient Egypt: especially women. The ancient Egyptian culture acknowledged women and gave them freedom equal to that of the Egyptian men, which transformed…

Egyptian Disruption In the year 1352 BC a pharaoh named Amenhotep IV came to power in Egypt. He inherited a peaceful nation at the height of its prosperity from his father Amenhotep III. However, he attempted to lead a religious, political and artistic revolution that was so disruptive that he was met with resistance from nearly every level. By the end of his sixteen year reign in 1336 BC he was known as Akhenaten and he had brought his nation to near collapse. Akhenaten had the fortune of…

The development of Egyptian architecture from the Predynastic period through the New Kingdom revealed Egypt’s journey in the world of art. The Predynastic Period started at around 3500 BCE. It was from this period of time that the earliest Egyptian narrative reliefs and paintings were found, and the name of the first artist, Imhotep, was recorded. The Palette of King Narmar (3000-2920 BCE), was a ceremonial palette, and set the standards in regards to style, and perspective for many years to…

This annotated bibliography will provide the 10 sources collected to support my argument which proposes the problem of women discrimination issues in the workplace such as hiring, wage, promotion, pregnancy, and provide the information about the industry’s unfair against women and the training will reduce the discrimination and remove their prejudice against women in the workplace. Alvarez, Fred W., and Allison Moser. "Targeting Employers for Gender-Based Pay and Promotion Discrimination: The…

From Ahmose, the man who removed the Hyksos from the land of Egypt, to Tutankamun, the boy king, the beautiful Queen Nefertiti, and the well known Rameses ‘The Great’, it becomes clear the Egypt had amazing leaders, however the focus of this essay is one exceptional Pharaoh, whom we are about to learn about. It was the year 1903 when archeologist Howard Cater entered tomb known as KV20. It was empty apart from for three empty sarcophagus for a pharaoh. The scholars had no idea at the time where…

Throughout history human beings have been exploring the sea, whether for trade, sustenance or pleasure, the sea has vast knowledge of the history of seafaring societies. This shows that what is discovered in the ocean in association with the human past is valuable in understanding the societies and cultures of the time. Shipwrecks such as the Uluburun, found off turkey is a notable example of these contributions, alongside the discoveries made off the coast of Levant, modern day Israel, Syria,…

Women’s roles and lifestyles in ancient Egyptian society were defined by their class and varied due to each level of society. By law women were equal to men. This however, does not point to total equality as generally not all rights experienced by upper classes extended to the lower class, regardless of gender. Therefore, it is important to differentiate the role of women in each class of society. The distinct roles explored in this essay are the role of ordinary women, role of women in the…